Abstract: Methods and systems for gas sequestration are provided. The systems include a porous storage reservoir containing a dense fluid; a first tubing string, configured to provide and inject a gaseous emissions (GE) stream at or near the top of the porous storage reservoir above the base portion of the porous storage reservoir; and a second tubing string configured to withdraw the dense fluid from the base portion of the porous storage reservoir. In some embodiments, the first and second tubing strings may be encased in a single well bore and may include measurement and control equipment for pressure management of the injection locations. The withdrawn dense fluids may be re-injected into an overlying porous reservoir or may be sent to the surface for treatment. Methods are provided for injection of GE and withdrawal of dense fluids for safe, long term gaseous sequestration of significant portions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and associated gases (gaseous emissions, GE).

Abstract: Methods and systems for gas sequestration are provided. The systems include a porous storage reservoir containing a dense fluid; a first tubing string, configured to provide and inject a gaseous emissions (GE) stream at or near the top of the porous storage reservoir above the base portion of the porous storage reservoir; and a second tubing string configured to withdraw the dense fluid from the base portion of the porous storage reservoir. In some embodiments, the first and second tubing strings may be encased in a single well bore and may include measurement and control equipment for pressure management of the injection locations. The withdrawn dense fluids may be re-injected into an overlying porous reservoir or may be sent to the surface for treatment. Methods are provided for injection of GE and withdrawal of dense fluids for safe, long term gaseous sequestration of significant portions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and associated gases (gaseous emissions, GE).

Abstract: A control system for an internal combustion engine wherein the control signal to generate fuel and/or ignition commands is a function of the change of velocity of a movable member, such as a crankshaft flywheel, at a position coupled with the desired velocity of the movable member at that position. The control signal may comprise at least two components wherein the first component represents the difference in magnitude of the peak velocity of the movable member at the two positions and the second signal represents the difference in the two position of the member at which the peak velocities occur.

Abstract: An engine roughness sensor for generating speed normalized digital roughness signals indicative of the variations in magnitude between successive torque impulses imparted to the engine's crankshaft by measuring the period or time it takes the crankshaft to rotate through the same angle for each torque impulse is disclosed herein. The digital roughness signal is normalized as a function of engine speed by dividing the measured magnitude of each torque impulse by a signal indicative of the engine speed to reduce the magnitude of operator induced variations in the generated roughness signals. In an alternate embodiment, the disclosed engine roughness sensor generates a second difference roughness signal which is the difference between the sequentially generated roughness signals.

Abstract: A system for energizing a fuel injector, of a fuel injected engine having a metering chamber and a two coil solenoid operatively situated thereto for permitting a controlled quantity of fuel to flow therein. The system includes a pulse generator for generating a plurality of timing and fuel metering pulse width signals in synchronism with the combustion process within a cylinder of the engine, a voltage boost circuit responsive to timing and metering pulses and means for transferring, in seriatim energy from the boost circuit to a first low inductance pull-in coil and for energizing a second high inductance hold coil.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the various functions of an internal combustion engine using a program-controlled microprocessor having a memory preprogrammed with various control laws and associated control schedules. The microprocessor-based control system receives information concerning one or more engine-operating parameters such as manifold absolute pressure, throttle position, engine coolant temperature, air temperature, and engine speed or period and the like. These parameters are sensed or measured and the analog sensor output signals are supplied to input circuits for signal conditioning and conversion into digital words usable by the microprocessor system.

Abstract: Attachment for a tractor to do ripping, having parallelogram linkages which support a ripper shank assembly for movement between a raised-carry position and a lowered-rip position. The linkages each have an extensible side consisting of an hydraulic cylinder which allows the shank assembly to be pitched about a transverse horizontal beam axis when located in either of the just mentioned positions or any positions therebetween. A further hydraulic cylinder is connected on one end thereof to a mounting tower by a removable pin for attachment to the tractor and on the other end thereof to a clevis pivot in coaxial alignment with the horizontal beam pitch axis. This further hydraulic cylinder functions as a depth actuator.